Kansas City Christian School Association 
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Summary
Kansas City Christian is a PreK-12 school in Prairie Village, Kansas that offers a Christ-centered learning environment where students experience the transformational love of God and grow in their faith in the context of education. Through academic excellence, solid biblical teaching, fellowship and mentoring, students are prepared to hear and respond to God's call in their lives, sharing His Truth and love wherever they go.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Kansas City Christian School
4801 W. 79th St.
Prairie Village, KS 66208
Website: kcchristianschool.org
Phone: 913-648-5227
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 480623381
CEO/President: Jared Barker
Chairman: Eric Buresh
Board size: 10
Founder: ten Kansas City families
Ruling year: 1963
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2000
Purpose
Purpose: To transform the lives of those we serve by teaching them to faithfully follow Jesus and equipping them to impact the world with intellect, intention, love and service.
Mission statement
Vision: To be a vibrant, Christ-centered community where students develop a solid biblical worldview, grow in authentic relationships with Jesus, and step boldly into His purpose and perfect will for their lives.
Statement of faith
Our vision scripture is the main scriptural lens through which God is calling us to serve. This verse will be the main filter for which Kansas City Christian will accomplish God's calling and holy purpose for the school: infusing a biblical worldview and a passion for Jesus Christ into an excellent academic program.
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is- His good, pleasing and perfect will."
[ROMANS 12:2] NIV
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: K-12 Schools/Academies
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 246 of 1123 | 14 of 50 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 16 of 1124 | 9 of 50 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 863 of 1124 | 41 of 50 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 266 of 1123 | 11 of 50 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $1,498,950 in government grants in 2023.
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 11% | 4% | 7% | 7% | 9% | 4% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 12% | 34% | 36% | 26% | 23% | 40% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 88% | 66% | 64% | 74% | 77% | 60% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 75% | 75% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 87% | 83% | 90% | 96% | 74% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 80% | 65% | 63% | 72% | 76% | 59% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | 13% | 17% | 10% | 4% | 26% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 14% | 18% | 12% | 5% | 43% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 23% | 22% | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.51 | 0.68 | 0.63 | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.65 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.24 | 9.54 | 6.68 | 8.40 | 7.72 | 15.36 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.92 | 6.46 | 4.23 | 5.09 | 4.45 | 10.00 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 3.25 | 1.73 | 2.87 | 1.46 | 1.65 | 0.74 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.31 | 0.58 | 0.35 | 0.69 | 0.60 | 1.36 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.14 | 0.78 | 1.85 | 0.74 | 1.07 | -0.43 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 33% | 27% | 29% | 43% | 49% | 48% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 9% | 20% | 24% | 35% | 41% | 39% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 135% | 108% | 112% | 94% | 89% | 80% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $933,713 | $850,223 | $941,007 | $1,015,997 | $417,284 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $59,933 | $389,145 | $24,744 | $28,699 | $64,593 |
| Short-term investments | $3,765 | $15,335 | $14,241 | $10,946 | $11,673 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $997,411 | $1,254,703 | $979,992 | $1,055,642 | $493,550 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $7,065,482 | $6,694,399 | $6,823,412 | $6,666,807 | $6,660,212 |
| Other long-term assets | $1,448,193 | $431,800 | $431,800 | $431,800 | $428,900 |
| Total long-term assets | $8,513,675 | $7,126,199 | $7,255,212 | $7,098,607 | $7,089,112 |
| Total assets | $9,511,086 | $8,380,902 | $8,235,204 | $8,154,249 | $7,582,662 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $366,767 | $224,366 | $218,276 | $325,630 | $276,033 |
| Other current liabilities | $209,283 | $213,543 | $454,945 | $312,504 | $393,874 |
| Total current liabilities | $576,050 | $437,909 | $673,221 | $638,134 | $669,907 |
| Debt | $1,896,422 | $1,970,479 | $2,850,568 | $3,346,889 | $2,952,456 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $92,583 | $27,098 | $9,475 | $13,145 | $14,743 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,989,005 | $1,997,577 | $2,860,043 | $3,360,034 | $2,967,199 |
| Total liabilities | $2,565,055 | $2,435,486 | $3,533,264 | $3,998,168 | $3,637,106 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $6,404,218 | $5,212,903 | $4,223,406 | $3,634,030 | $3,512,052 |
| With donor restrictions | $541,813 | $732,513 | $478,534 | $522,051 | $433,504 |
| Net assets | $6,946,031 | $5,945,416 | $4,701,940 | $4,156,081 | $3,945,556 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $2,516,492 | $2,310,559 | $1,448,684 | $1,151,074 | $2,653,178 |
| Program service revenue | $4,919,051 | $4,071,031 | $4,057,060 | $3,755,286 | $3,997,096 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $8,150 | $246 | $748 | $171 | $734 |
| Other revenue | ($1,506) | ($15,110) | $19,347 | ($30) | ($4,135) |
| Total other revenue | $4,925,695 | $4,056,167 | $4,077,155 | $3,755,427 | $3,993,695 |
| Total revenue | $7,442,187 | $6,366,726 | $5,525,839 | $4,906,501 | $6,646,873 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $4,829,615 | $3,993,603 | $3,977,290 | $3,736,005 | $3,954,712 |
| Management and general | $1,501,907 | $1,152,383 | $903,689 | $855,096 | $885,633 |
| Fundraising | $110,980 | $155,961 | $102,296 | $104,148 | $95,810 |
| Total expenses | $6,442,502 | $5,301,947 | $4,983,275 | $4,695,249 | $4,936,155 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $999,685 | $1,064,779 | $542,564 | $211,252 | $1,710,718 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $999,685 | $1,064,779 | $542,564 | $211,252 | $1,710,718 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Todd Zylstra | Head of School | $134,688 |
| Tracie Burrow | CFO | $82,012 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2023
Response from ministry
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